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Mad Science Productions presents Star Trek Live!

By Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts


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CBS Consumer Products, a unit of CBS Entertainment, and Mad Science, have united to launch an interactive stage show -- STAR TREK LIVE – based on the legendary Star Trek franchise. Performances at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts are scheduled for Friday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. (part of the Bushnell Children’s Theatre series, sponsored by Dominion and People’s United Community Foundation) and Saturday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m. (part of the Robinson & Cole Family Series).

Tickets for STAR TREK LIVE are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting The Bushnell Box Office at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford or by calling (860) 987-5900. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.bushnell.org. Groups of 10 or more should call (860) 987-5959. Tickets start at $12.00. Ticket prices do not include all applicable fees.

STAR TREK LIVE takes audiences of all ages on an exhilarating journey. The show combines cutting-edge special effects, unmatched audience interaction and an exploration of real space-age technology.

Mad Science’s Managing Director and Producer Leonard Lipes added, “So much of the STAR TREK technology once considered science fiction has become a reality. STAR TREK LIVE is going to explore many of these technologies as well as other sciences for a truly memorable experience resonating to audiences of all ages.”

Combining science with entertainment, STAR TREK LIVE sparks a world of discovery by teaching and encouraging scientific literacy. Audience members will leave the attraction with an understanding of the different elements of science and technology.

STAR TREK LIVE debuted in May, 2010 and is scheduled to travel throughout the United States and Canada.

About STAR TREK LIVE:

Mad Science Productions is proud to present STAR TREK LIVE – an action-packed, interactive adventure based on the legendary Star Trek franchise and the thrilling new movie. With a shocking invasion of Romulan forces from the future, the newly formed Starfleet Academy of audience cadets must work together to save planet Earth! With the help of a time-travelling Vulcan, the Starfleet Commander and his team of rookie cadets must bravely draw on 21st century science and technology to try to defeat the alien forces. With cutting-edge special effects, unmatched audience interaction, and on-screen appearances from Captain Kirk and Spock themselves, STAR TREK LIVE is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Be a part of

STAR TREK LIVE and boldly go where no one has gone before!

About The Mad Science Group:

Mad Science is the world’s leading science enrichment provider sparking the imagination and curiosity of children around the world. With live performances conducted in schools, camps, homes and theme parks, the Mad Science Group has developed over 2,000 hours of original content, with thousands of unique interactive activities! The company delivers its brand of fun science through an extensive network of 200+ franchised locations in 29 countries, and through its own award-winning large-venue touring production unit, Mad Science Productions. This year, the company will conduct 250,000 live presentations in 13,000 public and private schools in North America, reaching over 7 million families.

About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts:

The Bushnell is Connecticut’s premier performing arts center, hosting more than 350 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. The Bushnell is home to two theaters- the historic 2,800-seat Mortensen Hall, and the 907-seat Belding Theater, a state-of-the-art performance hall that opened in 2001. The Bushnell’s nationally recognized, award-winning, arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), now in its 18th year, continues to provide quality arts-in-education programs for schools and communities across Connecticut. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is a not-for-profit organization that is proud to serve Connecticut and its citizens. For more information, call The Bushnell at (860) 987-6000, The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visit our website at www.bushnell.org.




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